I. The German soldier fights knightly for the victory of his people. Cruelty and useless destruction are unworthy of him.
2. The fighter must be in uniform or be provided with a specially introduced, widely visible badge. Fighting in civilian clothes without such a badge is prohibited.
3. No opponent may be killed who surrenders, not even the rioters and the spy. These receive their just punishment from the courts.
4. Prisoners of war must not be mistreated or insulted. Weapons, plans and records are to be removed, nothing else may be taken from their possessions.
5. Dum-dum bullets are prohibited. Storeys may not be converted into such.
6. The Red Cross is inviolable. Wounded opponents are to be treated humanely. Medical staff and chaplains may not be hindered in their medical or pastoral work.
7. The civilian population is inviolable. The soldier is not allowed to loot or deliberately destroy: Historical monuments and buildings used for worship, art, science or charity are to be given special attention. Natural goods and services from the population may only be used on the orders of superiors against compensation.
8. A neutral area may not be included in the act of war either by entering or flying over it or by shooting at it.
9. If a German soldier is taken prisoner, he must give his name and rank on request. Under no circumstances may he testify about belonging to his unit or about military, political and economic conditions on the German side. He must not be tempted to do so by either promises or threats.
10. Violations of the above orders in official matters are punishable. Violations of the enemy against the principles listed under 1 to 8 must be reported. Retaliation measures are only permitted on the orders of the higher command.
2. The fighter must be in uniform or be provided with a specially introduced, widely visible badge. Fighting in civilian clothes without such a badge is prohibited.
3. No opponent may be killed who surrenders, not even the rioters and the spy. These receive their just punishment from the courts.
4. Prisoners of war must not be mistreated or insulted. Weapons, plans and records are to be removed, nothing else may be taken from their possessions.
5. Dum-dum bullets are prohibited. Storeys may not be converted into such.
6. The Red Cross is inviolable. Wounded opponents are to be treated humanely. Medical staff and chaplains may not be hindered in their medical or pastoral work.
7. The civilian population is inviolable. The soldier is not allowed to loot or deliberately destroy: Historical monuments and buildings used for worship, art, science or charity are to be given special attention. Natural goods and services from the population may only be used on the orders of superiors against compensation.
8. A neutral area may not be included in the act of war either by entering or flying over it or by shooting at it.
9. If a German soldier is taken prisoner, he must give his name and rank on request. Under no circumstances may he testify about belonging to his unit or about military, political and economic conditions on the German side. He must not be tempted to do so by either promises or threats.
10. Violations of the above orders in official matters are punishable. Violations of the enemy against the principles listed under 1 to 8 must be reported. Retaliation measures are only permitted on the orders of the higher command.